Education for Effective Youth Ministry

Education for Effective Youth Ministry was created in 1994 when the American Baptist
Churches of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ were both seeking ways to equip lay leaders in local churches to lead youth ministry programs. The idea of combining resources to serve the needs of both denominations blossomed into what is now EEYM. 

 Our mission in continuing this ministry is to provide youth leaders with a philosophy and theology of youth ministry and to give them practical, experiential tools and training to meet the needs of youth ministry in our local churches. EEYM sessions are taught by clergy and lay ministers who are actively involved in programming in local church, seminary and conference settings. Over 300 youth leaders have completed the EEYM program since its inception.

EEYM begins again in 2012 on Saturday, February 4.  The other Saturdays are March 3, March 24 and April 21.  Registration is limited to 30 participants. Registration is now available online. Please click here.

Please note the schedule below:

Session I--February 4: Framework and Theological Context for Youth Ministry

 9:30 -4:00 Edwards House, Framingham Conference Center

Session II--March 3: "SuperSaturday"  Youth, Bible Study and Worship

8:00 - 3:00 Ludlow High School, 500 Chaplain St., Ludlow, MA  

Session III--March 24: Mission and Service

9:30 -4:00 Edwards House, Framingham Conference Center

Session IV--April 21: Safe Church Practices & Resources and Getting Equipped for Ministry

9:30 -4:00 Edwards House, Framingham Conference Center

Directions to Edwards House

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